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Hull Hospitals’ staff support WISHH Space to Grow Appeal
Caring staff from across Hull Hospitals have come together to raise over £4,500 towards the WISHH Charity’s Space to Grow Appeal, to support Hull’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Hull Royal Infirmary.
Continue readingRollits takes to the fairway for Annual Charity Golf Day
We had a chat with Pat Coyle, Director of Marketing and Client Relations at Rollits, about the local law firm’s recent charity event.
Continue readingFestival Feasts at Humber Street Sesh
Humber Street Sesh 2023 will host some of the best street food operators in the region who will be serving up an array of mouth-watering delights on Saturday 12 August.
Continue readingYorkshire whisky business releases a distillery exclusive limited edition whisky for Yorkshire Day
The team at Yorkshire’s first single malt whisky distillery, Spirit of Yorkshire, have launched a limited edition special release whisky to celebrate Yorkshire Day.
Continue readingWinners at British Eventing International Youth Championships crowned champions at Bishop Burton College
After a thrilling four-day International Youth Championships competition in affiliation with British Eventing, winners from amongst the best under 18 riders in the UK are celebrating.
Continue readingCriminal solicitors with ‘fantastic reputation’ acquired by leading East Yorkshire firm
Williamsons Solicitors has acquired a criminal law practice in a deal regarded as a ‘coup’.
Continue readingConnexin Live is the new name for Hull’s premier live entertainment venue
ASM Global and Connexin today announced a new partnership and multi-year deal which will see Hull’s iconic live entertainment venue renamed Connexin Live.
Continue readingDazzling light show to launch 2023 Viking festival
Grimsby’s waterfront will be lit up for the exciting opening event of the town’s Viking festival, as the longships return for a second year.
Continue readingMS3 Networks partners with PrimaryTech
Full fibre IT for schools across Hull, Lincolnshire and Yorkshire.
Continue readingMajor exhibition showcasing international prize-winning photographers highlights devastating conflict in Ukraine
A new photography exhibition named ‘Ukraine: The Price of Freedom’ features some 90 photographs by highly-acclaimed photographers at the University of Hull.
Continue readingHull City Ladies Club ambassador receives Honorary Doctorate from the University of Hull
Hull City Ladies FC is delighted to announce that Carol Thomas BEM, the Tigresses’ first club ambassador, has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Hull.
Continue readingDr Bike Event: Yorkshire housebuilder partners with local charity to offer free bike checks to the Hessle residents
David Wilson Homes Yorkshire East is teaming up with R-evolution Bike Charity this week to host a free Dr Bike event at its Hesslewood Park development in Hessle, with anyone welcome to bring their bike along.
Continue readingFlemingate welcomes new national retailer as Shoezone strides into Beverley
Beverley’s Flemingate centre has attracted another major retailer with footwear chain Shoezone arriving in the thriving market town.
Continue readingSkidby Lakes Golf Club swings into action for local charity
September will see Skidby Lakes Golf Club host its annual Captain’s Open Charity Golf Day with this year’s beneficiary being Dove House Hospice.
Continue readingYorkshire Energy Park awards £20,000 in grants to the community
Yorkshire Energy Park (YEP) has awarded £20,000 of grants in the first round of its Community Fund to support local community groups and charity operations in South West Holderness.
Continue readingBarratt Developments site managers in the East Riding of Yorkshire recognised as best in the country
Two Barratt and David Wilsons Homes site managers from Barratt Developments Yorkshire East have won a top national award for the quality of the homes they are building.
Continue readingRun With It Charity programme gives schoolchildren ‘Art and Soul’
Schoolchildren from Hull and East Yorkshire have been given the opportunity to design and make greetings cards that are being sold alongside professional artists’ work in Beverley.
Continue readingTake a gamble on comedy and a call from planet earth
The laughs start with the hysterically funny Ed Gamble, whose new show Hot Diggity Dog delivers a side-splitting sandwich of gags, featuring classic Gamble ranting, raving, and spluttering at Hull City Hall on 8 June.
Continue readingOyez! Oyez! Town Crier to send off passengers at Beverley this Yorkshire Day
The setting for the first-ever Yorkshire Day, Beverley, has been chosen by Hull Trains to kickstart a day of festivities that will begin with the resounding voice of a Town Crier.
Continue readingNew technology and displays will tell the story of Spurn Lightship
The Spurn Lightship is to receive new graphics, displays and technology to tell its rich story.
Continue reading£1.3 million distributed in Hull to tackle loneliness
Largest amount ever distributed by Two Ridings into one city.
Continue readingCottingham Open Gardens blossoms with huge fundraising total
Dove House Hospice says that it was a delight to see this year’s Cottingham Open Gardens return to the community on Sundays 4 and 11 June, with 19 gardens and residences taking part.
Continue readingGround-breaking play tackles inclusivity in sport
A ground-breaking play that tackles inclusivity in sport will be performed at Hull Truck on Friday 28 July. The play was developed through an innovative research partnership with the University of Hull and local LGBTQIA+ rugby club, the Hull Roundheads.
Continue readingAbsolutely Cultured’s autumn season explores themes of identity and the environment
Absolutely Cultured’s autumn programme offers a diverse look at the region, its people, heritage and the environment between October and December 2023.
Continue readingYou’ll be perfectly safe in our ‘Scissorhands’
Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures delivers blades of glory in their dance theatre production of the classic Tim Burton movie Edward Scissorhands at Hull New Theatre next spring.
Continue readingFree local travel to Humber Street Sesh with Hull Trains
Hull Trains is continuing its longstanding sponsorship of Hull’s biggest music festival, which this year aims to be greener than ever.
Continue readingConsultation on operating times for Hull’s bus lanes closes soon – don’t forget to have your say
Residents, businesses and other stakeholders have a week left to have their say on proposals to alter the operating times of Hull’s bus lanes.
Continue readingFlex Health partners with ATHX to elevate athlete recovery and performance
In a milestone collaboration, leading physiotherapy provider Flex Health supports ATHX for the Ultimate Functional Fitness Experience, providing specialised recovery and treatment services for participants.
Continue readingNext steps taken to improve pedestrian, cycling and highway infrastructure in Hull
Improvements to pedestrian and cycling infrastructure, as well as improved capacity on the highway network for motorists across the city, have taken a step forward after Hull City Council appointed a contractor to design several new schemes.
Continue readingHousebuilder marks 75th NHS anniversary with key worker deposit scheme extension in the East Riding of Yorkshire
To help celebrate the 75th anniversary of the National Health Service and to say thank you for the amazing work it does, Barratt Developments is helping NHS workers across the East Riding of Yorkshire to afford a new home by helping towards their deposits.
Continue readingWillerby schoolgirl wins national reading award
Emilie Nickerson, age 12, from Wolfreton School and Sixth Form College, has won the national award Best Home Usage (KS3/4) for her commitment to using the online reading development programme Reading Plus outside of school.
Continue readingHull schoolboy wins national reading award
Feranmi Adesina, age 10, from Estcourt Primary Academy, has won the national award Most Words Read by a Pupil (KS2) for reading over a million words on the online reading development programme Reading Plus.
Continue readingNorth Ferriby restaurant taken over by award-winning Indian restaurateur
Exciting news awaits food enthusiasts in North Ferriby and the surrounding areas as Mukesh Tirkoti, renowned Indian restaurateur, co-founder of Tapasya, and owner of Ruthvika Spices and Kitchen, acquires the premises of the former Medici restaurant on High Street.
Continue readingLocal hospice relocates charity shop on Hessle Road and launches ‘Bridal’ by Dove House
The fantastic new charity shop is located where Dove House’s old At Home shop was on Hessle Road and will be home to womenswear, menswear, and childrenswear.
Continue readingSpades in for major investment at East Yorkshire chemical plant
Construction is starting on a significant new production line which will double capacity at Mitsubishi Chemical UK in Hull.
Continue readingRicoh UK helps KCOM to deliver major infrastructure programme
KCOM has joined forces with Ricoh UK to help deliver its £17m copper to fibre phone network switchover – and to make sure every customer stays connected.
Continue readingResQ expansion: First look at Hammonds of Hull building’s latest transformation revealed
The team behind call centre specialist ResQ’s Hull city centre expansion have released ‘first look’ CGIs of the new space.
Continue readingDeadline approaching for Time2Volunteer award entries
The countdown has begun to submit nominations for the Time2Volunteer Awards 2023.
Continue reading4 things you never knew you could do while using WhatsApp
WhatsApp is one of the most popular messaging apps in the world, known for its powerful communication features and usability. However, aside from bringing people together, the app has many hidden gems that users may not be aware of.
Continue readingWhat’s coming to Freedom Festival this summer?
Hull’s famous international arts festival has announced the full programme line-up of their summer festival via their website. Audiences are encouraged to explore the page to learn about the artists and shows appearing on the streets, theatres, galleries and many places in between across Hull City Centre between Wednesday 30 August and Sunday 3 September.
Continue readingHumber Freeport launches with ambition to generate huge investment and over 7,000 jobs
Humber Freeport has launched with a mission to drive hundreds of millions of pounds of investment and at least 7,000 new jobs.
Continue readingHotham’s Gin School wins Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award for third year running
Hotham’s Gin School has been recognised as a 2023 Travellers’ Choice award winner for top tourist attraction for the third year in a row.
Continue readingHull Street Food Nights proving a big hit with city centre businesses
The third in this summer’s series of Hull Street Food Nights, on Thursday 27 July, is being given a different flavour with a full-on 70s disco theme. Hull 70s covers band Atlantic 45 will be performing two sets, at 6:30pm and 7:45pm. They will be joined on stage by 70s dancers, and glitterball mirror men will be roaming around the event too.
Continue readingRollits will be offering legal advice and wine tasting at Driffield Show
We had a chat with Neil Franklin at Rollits about one of the UK’s largest agricultural shows taking place on your doorstep.
Continue readingDino Day bringing another free fright fest to city centre
A dinosaur extravaganza which proved a roarsome success by attracting thousands of people into the city centre last summer will return next month with the reptiles running loose for another fright fest.
Continue readingQuickline hosts first educational visit at new training and innovation centre
Quickline Communications has welcomed a group of students to its new training and innovation centre to open their eyes to careers available to them in telecoms.
Continue readingMysterious Tales & Unusual Stories – The 5th High Wolds Poetry Festival is now open for free entries
The 5th High Wolds Poetry Festival is now open for entries around the theme of Mysterious Tales and Unusual Stories.
Continue readingHull construction firm is at the heart of East Yorkshire hospital project
The full refurbishment of Castle Hill Hospital’s MRI suite in East Yorkshire is now complete. Run by the Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, the hospital, which is located west of Cottingham, has made a significant investment in a new state of the art scanner as part of the refurbishment.
Continue readingPride in Hull announces Platinum Sponsors for the highly anticipated Pride Festival
Pride in Hull, the largest LGBTQ+ event in Yorkshire, is delighted to announce two Platinum Sponsors for the upcoming Pride Festival, on Saturday 29 July 2023.
Continue readingYorkshire Wolds brewery partners with local running club to host inaugural 10k trail race
Wold Top Brewery has supported Bridlington Road Runners’ half marathon event for many years, but this is the first time that the brewery is hosting its own event.
Continue readingThe Remarkable Tale of Dorothy Mackaill at East Riding Theatre
A brand new jazz-age musical will hit the stage this autumn when the John Godber Company bring their show ‘The Remarkable Tale of Dorothy Mackaill’ to the East Riding Theatre from the 27 September – 14 October.
Continue readingBeverley Does Broadway returns with a brand new repertoire this August
Hit show ‘Beverley Does Broadway’ from East Yorkshire acclaimed company She Productions is returning to the East Riding Theatre this August, as well as, for the first time, two nights of shows at Junction, Goole, with a brand new song-list, story-line and cast. Original cast members Annie Kirkman and Alice Rose Palmer are joined by Beverley actors Caitlin Townend and Jo Patmore to bring a touch of New York show glamour to East Yorkshire.
Continue readingResearch project involving local school children plays a huge part in protecting biodiversity corridors
A project launched at the University which aims to bring awareness of sustainability and environmental issues, sees schoolchildren working with academics to research often forgotten, yet hugely valuable, hedgerows.
Continue readingDate set for Grim FalFest’s return after hugely popular first year
Grimsby’s Viking festival – which attracted more than 22,000 people in its inaugural year – will return this September.
Continue readingJohn Good Group unveils strategic evolution with renewed branding, leadership, and investment focus
John Good Group, a renowned leader in the travel and logistics industry, is delighted to announce its strategic transformation that includes a dynamic new brand identity, redesigned website, a focused investment arm in renewable energy, and a new executive team. This shift aligns with the company’s strong commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles.
Continue readingLocal housebuilder delivers ice creams to NHS staff in Hessle for NHS anniversary celebrations
Local housebuilder, Barratt Homes, has given thanks to NHS workers in Hessle with free ice creams as part of its NHS 75th anniversary celebrations.
Continue readingBeverley Hills Diner & Bar brings A-list American cuisine to Flemingate
A new American diner has brought a sprinkle of Hollywood glitz and glamour to Beverley’s thriving Flemingate centre.
Continue readingFirst Reckitt Festival of Science inspires next generation
World-leading health, hygiene and nutrition business Reckitt has welcomed dozens of young people to its first ever Festival of Science, to inspire a future generation of scientists.
Continue readingWork underway on state-of-the-art pig industry training centre at Bishop Burton College
Building work is currently underway for a brand-new state-of-the-art pig unit, opening at Bishop Burton College this November. The Centre for Indoor Pig Production will function as a ‘bed and breakfast’ farrowing facility, producing pigs for processing at White Rose Farms Ltd, part of Cranswick PLC.
Continue readingRemote working and redundancy support driving growth of tech training business
A training business which helps people take confidence from crises is reporting record growth after steering clients through Covid and economic decline.
Continue readingJess generates thousands of pounds for Daisy Appeal after solidarity head shave
A woman who shaved her head in solidarity with her mum after a devastating cancer diagnosis has handed over more than £3,000 to a leading local charity.
Continue readingFrom field to fizz as Rollits highlights diversification at Driffield Show
A leading law firm will highlight the changes in the agricultural sector when it collaborates with a model of diversification at one of the region’s top country shows.
Continue readingBusinesses build marketing expertise as Power Hour pulls in a full house
Cutting-edge trends and techniques in digital advertising pulled in professionals from a wide range of sectors as the latest edition of a free pan-Yorkshire forum focused on creativity.
Continue readingHumber Street Sesh 2023 to slash carbon emissions with green power
Humber Street Sesh, the annual music festival on Hull Marina, attracting 18,000 people each year, will be powered by renewable green fuel to dramatically reduce carbon emissions.
Continue readingCasting announced for Pretty Woman UK & Ireland Tour
Following a hugely successful run in the West End, the producers of the smash hit Pretty Woman: The Musical are delighted to announce casting for the UK and Ireland tour which visits Hull New Theatre from 4-10 Feb 2024.
Continue readingLaw firm’s generosity funds live orchestral music experience
Williamsons Solicitors has hit a high note with local GCSE students after sponsoring the Hull Philharmonic Orchestra’s Young Person’s Ticket Scheme.
Continue readingRe-Use Electrical Shop re-opens in new location
A shop aimed at encouraging the reuse and repair of second-hand electrical goods has moved to a new location.
Continue readingHull bricklayer builds a career in site management
A 29-year-old former bricklayer has qualified as a chartered construction manager after achieving chartered membership of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).
Continue readingIndustry award helps leather restorers develop global markets
A family firm in East Yorkshire has sealed its transition from garden shed to global markets after winning a prestigious auto industry prize for craftsmanship.
Continue readingStunning nature-inspired sculptures take centre stage at Bridgehead woodland trail
Pupils at local schools have revealed stunning nature-inspired sculptures at a popular wildlife trail circling the Bridgehead business park in East Yorkshire.
Continue readingEverybody’s Talking About Kevin!
Grimsby’s Kevin Clifton will be donning the glitter and having a ball once more as he takes to the stage in Everybody’s Talking About Jamie which returns to Hull New Theatre from 17-22 June 2024, due to popular demand.
Continue readingIntegra delivers wellbeing facilities for NHS staff in Southampton after Banksy artwork sale
Modular building specialist Integra has created new wellbeing facilities for NHS staff in Southampton, in a project made possible with proceeds from the auction of Banksy’s artwork Game Changer.
Continue readingExpecting without certainty: Steps to take when paternity is unknown
The journey of pregnancy is an exciting and transformative time for expectant parents. However, uncertain paternity can introduce complexities and emotional challenges that require careful consideration and proactive steps.
Continue readingOfficial opening of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Centre at University of Hull
University of Hull students, staff and guests celebrated all the newest building on campus has to offer at the official opening of the £4.5 million Centre of Excellence for Data Science, Artificial Intelligence and Modelling (DAIM) this week.
Continue readingHarrison Leisure’s £750k investment in Old Floral Pavilion is boost to Bridlington seafront
Harrison Leisure Ltd., the Bridlington-based hospitality group, has invested £750,000 in the Old Floral Pavilion Leisure Complex on the town’s seafront in a series of planned refurbishments of the Grade-2 listed Edwardian building.
Continue readingSowdens team flying high after winning prestigious award at Hull and East Yorkshire People in Business Awards 2023
As it nears the end of its 40th year, Sowden & Sowden are riding high after winning the Team Impact (>11 People) award at this year’s People in Business (PIB) Awards.
Continue readingEdwards and Pearce report overwhelming response to Graduate Mentoring Programme with 1,000% increase
A Yorkshire-based professional recruitment and development company has received an overwhelming response to its annual graduate mentoring programme with a massive one thousand per cent increase in applicants.
Continue readingUswitch and MS3 Networks partnership puts faster, cheaper broadband deals on the map for Hull residents
Hull residents will soon find it easier to compare and switch broadband providers, as wholesale-only fibre network operator, MS3 Networks, partners with UK leading comparison website, Uswitch.com, to showcase the deals of seven Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in the region.
Continue readingHull Careers Fair returns in August
The next Hull Careers Fair is set to take place on Friday 11 August at the esteemed DoubleTree by Hilton from 10am to 2pm.
Continue readingFrom work experience student to Partner
With Rollits’ work experience scheme currently in full flow, we had a chat with Partner Libby Clarkson about her career journey.
Continue readingHow your Hull business could benefit from investing in a continuous inkjet printer
Investing in the best tech has long been a way to stay ahead of the competition, and a continuous inkjet printer can be such an asset for your business. This versatile printing solution offers numerous benefits that can streamline your operations, boost productivity, and enhance the quality of your printed materials.
Continue readingHull & East Yorkshire Children’s University announces new CEO
Rose James has been appointed as Hull & East Yorkshire (HEY) Children’s University CEO having joined the charity 10 years ago.
Continue readingHeat recovery business shortlisted for industry award
The team at a Yorkshire heat recovery from refrigeration (HRFR) business is celebrating after reaching the final of a national refrigeration award.
Continue readingBishop Burton College celebrates top grades from Ofsted
Bishop Burton College is celebrating successfully retaining a rating of Good from Ofsted following a four-day ‘Enhanced’ inspection in May. The college was once more rated Good overall with two Outstanding judgements – for Personal Development and Adult Learning Programmes.
Continue readingSustainability and innovation driving growth as Designs Signage Solutions approaches 30-year milestone
A signage business is marking its 30-year anniversary with big increases in turnover and recruitment after placing sustainability at the heart of its strategy to defy the impact of energy costs and skills shortages.
Continue readingTime to explore at Hull City Hall
There’s adventures aplenty at Hull City Hall with deep dives into the minds of some of the UK’s top comedians, musical expeditions in the UK and Ireland and an evening with a legendary explorer.
Continue readingNational ‘Magic Dentist’ campaign launched to tackle appalling state of children’s oral health in the UK
A ‘magic’ national campaign to address the state of children’s oral health in the UK has been launched in Yorkshire.
Continue readingUK net zero champion visits Humber to hear region’s huge opportunity to create low carbon roadmap
The opportunity for the Humber to become a blueprint for whole-region decarbonisation has been discussed at a roundtable featuring UK net zero champion Chris Skidmore MP.
Continue readingWillerby invites Londoners to escape the capital and find their holiday home heaven
Holiday homes market leader Willerby has staged a high-profile London showcase, inviting people living and working in London to embrace the many benefits of holiday home ownership.
Continue readingEssential electrical safety tips to keep your workplace shock-free
Ensuring workplace safety is not just a moral obligation but also a legal requirement for employers. When it comes to electrical safety, complacency can lead to disastrous results, including fatal injuries, fires, and significant property damage. Hence, maintaining an environment free from potential electrical hazards is paramount. This article will explore a range of essential electrical safety tips that can help create a shock-free workplace.
Continue readingHull and East Yorkshire Mind delivers wellbeing champion training to Nisa colleagues
Local mental health charity Hull and East Yorkshire Mind is delivering mental health training to Nisa colleagues to create mental health champions within the workplace.
Continue readingExceptional pupils from Acre Heads Primary School inspire a new national reading initiative
School pupils Lilah Garton and Isaac Robinson, both aged 11, from Acre Heads Primary School, Hull, have inspired Reading Solutions UK to launch a new national initiative.
Continue readingSterling Meats undergoes refurb at North Point Shopping Centre
Sterling Meats is set to undergo a significant refurbishment at Hull’s North Point Shopping Centre this July.
Continue reading‘Ray’s Room’ at the heart of Macmillan’s refurbished Information and Support Centre
Macmillan Cancer Support was proud to unveil its newly refurbished Information and Support Centre at The Queen’s Centre, Castle Hill Hospital, in Cottingham.
Continue readingPride In Hull appoints new board member with eye on mental health
Pride In Hull has revealed a new appointment to its board of trustees to serve a two-year period in support of the continued growth of the pride event in the city.
Continue readingCast announced for Calendar Girls the Musical
A new cast are ready to bare all when Calendar Girls the Musical makes a welcome return from 28 November – 2 December at Hull New Theatre.
Continue readingLocal artist extends Ghost Windows exhibition
Hull-based artist Linda Martin has launched her first solo exhibition of paintings in the city, Ghost Windows, which has been extended to Sunday 2 July.
Continue readingHull crowned as second most affordable place to live
Hull has been crowned as the second most affordable place to buy, as revealed by Barratt Developments Yorkshire East.
Continue reading‘Mike the Knight’ celebrated for his ongoing support for Action for Children
Hull Trains colleague Michael Manders, aka Mike the Knight, was celebrated this week at the 2023 Stephenson Awards ran by Action for Children, the charity Mike fundraises in aid of.
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